2014 NFL Draft: 10 players teams will regret passing on If there's one constant for players not picked in the top five of the draft, it's their inevitable sound bite about how they'll make teams that passed on them regret it in the NFL. While it will take awhile before we find out about how good the 2014 draft class will turn out, here are 10 players who teams might regret passing on in the draft down the road (in alphabetical order): Jared Abbrederis, WR, Wisconsin Drafted: Packers, 176th overall (5th round) Analysis: Just ask Big Ten fans how happy they are to see Abbrederis in the NFL and not back at Wisconsin. Chris Borland, LB, Wisconsin Drafted: 49ers, 77th overall (3rd round) Analysis: Many saw Borland going as high as the beginning of the second round, but he found a good home later in the draft in San Francisco. Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville Martavis Bryant, WR, Clemson Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama Jeremy Hill, RB, LSU Timmy Jernigan, DT, Florida State Marqise Lee, WR, USC Louis Nix, DT, Notre Dame Ronald Powell, LB, Florida
Silva: Dynasty Rookie Rankings - Dynasty Rankings Quarterbacks Sheer upside is what I foremost seek in a Dynasty rookie quarterback, because opportunity is limited. There are only 32 starters in the league, and teams don't use more than one at once. (That isn't the case for running backs, receivers, and to a lesser extent tight ends.) 1. Manziel is teaming with former Redskins OC Kyle Shanahan, who coached Robert Griffin III to a top-five fantasy season as a rookie. 2. Bortles looked like Andrew Luck on college tape at times. 3. Although Bridgewater is a limited talent with a smallish frame and hands, his composure in the pocket and short to intermediate accuracy give him a chance to become an early-career starter for the QB-desperate Vikings. 4. Thomas is the wild card in this class. 5. Carr isn't slated to play much in 2014, but he's positioned behind a starter entering his age-33 season (Matt Schaub) and could ascend fairly quickly. 6. 7. Smith was not drafted, but meets the upside criteria. 8. Second-round reach. 9. 10. 11. 12. 1.
2014 Post-Draft Top 30 Fantasy Football Rookie IDP Rankings for Dynasty Leagues Share by Email Yesterday, I ranked out my post-Draft top 50 rookies on the offensive side of the ball. Now let’s take a look at the IDPs. Perhaps even more than the offensive players, IDP value is heavily contingent on landing spot. The following rankings take both long- and short-term value into account. Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out our new Mock and Companion Draft Tool. Jeff Ratcliffe is the Assistant Managing Editor and resident IDP maven of PFF Fantasy. Follow Jeff Like Jeff Read Jeff
Mike Mayock's position rankings for 2014 NFL Draft » Mayock's pre-combine rankings | Post-combine rankings | Post-pro days rankings Mike Mayock's fourth edition of his position-by-position prospect rankings for the 2014 NFL Draft: Quarterback 1. New entry: Mettenberger Rise: Carr (4), Garoppolo (T-5) Fall: Bridgewater (3) Out: AJ McCarron, Alabama (T-5) Running back 1. Wide receiver 1. Rise: Beckham Jr. Tight end 1. Rise: Amaro (3) Fall: Seferian-Jenkins (2) Center 1. Guard 1. New entry: Watt Rise: Su'a-Filo (2), Turner (4), Jackson (5) Fall: Yankey (1) Out: Brandon Thomas (injury), Clemson (3) Offensive tackle 1. New entry: Kouandjio Defensive tackle 1. New entry: Easley Rise: Hageman (4) Fall: Jernigan (2), Nix (3) Out: Daniel McCullers, Tennessee (5) Defensive end 1. Outside linebacker 1. New entry: Lawrence, Van Noy Out: Trent Murphy, Stanford (4); Marcus Smith, Louisville (5) Inside linebacker 1. Rise: Brown (5) Fall: Skov (3) Cornerback 1. Rise: Fuller (2) Fall: Dennard (1) Safety 1.
2014 NFL Draft tiers: Elite prospects, blue chips and red chips The collection of prospects who will be available in the 2014 NFL Draft is widely considered one of the most talented in recent memory. Of course, for the sake of perspective, similar things were said about the 2011 and 2012 classes, which yielded Cam Newton, Von Miller, A.J. Green, Patrick Peterson, Julio Jones, Aldon Smith, J.J. Watt, Robert Quinn, Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Luke Kuechly, Dontari Poe, Russell Wilson, Alshon Jeffery and a whole bunch more difference-makers. While the 2014 class is unlikely to surpass the aforementioned groups in terms of instant production, it certainly includes a number of impact players. From a quarterback standpoint, Johnny Manziel, Teddy Bridgewater and Blake Bortles are the headliners, but scouts are divided as to who represents the cream of the crop. This is where a franchise's overall prospect rankings -- as opposed to position-specific lists -- prove crucial. Elite prospects Blue chips Red chips
Fantasy rookie report The conclusion of the NFL draft has an interesting habit of generating hype for the pretenders while eliciting little, if any, buzz for the top-of-the-pecking-order franchises that find a way into the postseason each and every year. The St. Louis Rams have garnered rave reviews for their haul of rookie talent, but the team still plays in the ultra-lethal NFC West with an inconsistent quarterback who has yet to take the next step in his development. As it relates to fantasy football, we don’t have to spend an inordinate amount of time trying to separate the contenders from the pretenders. With that in mind, here are 26 rookies you should familiarize yourself with for the upcoming fantasy football season. 1. 2. US PRESSWIRESankey found a great situation in Tennessee where he should see plenty of touches. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The loss of wide receiver Josh Gordon delivers a blow to Manziel's overall stock value. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3.
The 2014 UDFA Class of the NFL: Mining for Gems | Dynasty Football Warehouse The 2014 UDFA Class of the NFL: Mining For Gems By Brad Duffendack In the early years of the National Football League the NFL Draft was simply called the ‘Annual Player Selection Meeting’ and consisted of twenty rounds. But even with the twenty round process there were still notable players that went undrafted. As the NFL has continued to grow exponentially throughout the years so has each teams’ scouting department. Below is a short list of players you may recognize at the offensive skill positions who have gone unselected in the more modern era of the NFL Draft: Quarterbacks: Warren Moon, Kurt Warner, Tony Romo, Jeff Garcia, Jake DelhommeRunning Backs: Priest Holmes, Arian Foster, Ryan Grant, Willie ParkerWide Receiver: Rod Smith, Drew Pearson, Wes Welker, Victor Cruz, Wayne ChrebetTight End: Antonio GatesKicker: Adam Vinatieri Those undrafted players were able to beat the odds and make their team’s roster. In this year’s draft there were 256 players selected. Arizona Cardinals A.C.
Amari Cooper, Nelson Agholor among top WRs to watch in 2014 The wide-open nature of the college game has helped wide receivers become the marquee playmakers on offense. Innovative coaches are using more spread formations to turn football into basketball on grass, which allows explosive receivers to take advantage of one-on-one matchups in space. With NFL play callers prone to stealing ideas from the collegiate ranks, more teams are placing a greater emphasis on adding receivers with the speed, quickness and explosiveness to turn short passes into big gains. As a result, we are seeing more pass-catchers come off the board in the early rounds, including five receivers selected on Day 1 of the 2014 NFL Draft. After surveying the collegiate landscape for the top players at the position, here's the group of wide receivers to watch in the fall: 1. The junior standout is the prototypical No. 1 receiver that NFL coaches and scouts covet as the anchor of a passing game. 2. 3. Whoa! 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Like father, like son? 9. 10. The numbers never lie.
Fork in the Road: Assessing Players with Small Sample Sizes Editor’s Note: This article is a Dynasty Scouts exclusive. Remember, our new Dynasty Scouts section focuses on the stars of tomorrow, with a laser focus on High School recruits and College players who look to have the talent to be future assets in dynasty leagues and have value today in devy leagues. As I’ve mentioned before, and will continue believe as long as I’m involved with fantasy football, there’s inherent risk in every move you make and every player you acquire. Some players have more than others, but as one of my friends always says “every player is just an ACL away.” While this is clearly stated in a facetious tone, there’s a harsh truth to it. This brings me to my next point. If you see talent, even just a few plays, allow yourself to get excited and take notice. Brendon Bigelow in 2012: Carries: 44 Yards: 431 Yards Per Carry: 9.8 Receptions: 7 Yards: 92 Total Touchdowns: 4 Melvin Gordon in 2012: An off-season passed and much hype was spread about both by me… :05 mark :50 mark
32 Teams, 64 Dynasty Targets - Goal Line Stand With free agency over for the most part and a little time to pass before next month's draft, it feels like a prime time to dive into some fantasy football talk. Face it, that's what we're all here for in the first place, right? By playing dynasty, it gives us the opportunity to manage a fantasy team year-round and keeps us in the loop around the clock. For everything NFL, check out Rotoworld's Player News, and follow @Rotoworld_FB and @NickMensio on Twitter. Arizona Cardinals -- Running back Ryan Williams: Obviously Andre Ellington and Michael Floyd are more desirable dynasty targets, but let's try and not point out the blatantly obvious. Atlanta Falcons -- Tight end Levine Toilolo: The cupboard is a bit bare for the Falcons; it's not an overly deep roster. Baltimore Ravens -- Running back Bernard Pierce: Pierce is coming off an extremely disappointing sophomore campaign that saw him average just 2.86 YPC. Denver Broncos -- Running back C.J.
Fantasy Football Librarian: 2013 Fantasy Football Accuracy Results Are In! Greetings and welcome to the 2013 results of the fantasy football accuracy contest that I run each year in conjunction with the Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FSTA). This is my 7th year of the rankings contest and I am thrilled to once again report back on which sites' preseason rankings have proven most accurate. There were 59 participants in this year's contest and on Thursday night, the top sites were revealed at the FSTA's Winter Conference in Las Vegas. Participants were asked to submit their top 25 QBs, 50 RBs, 50 WRs, and 20 TEs using a standard scoring system as listed below: Passing Yards (25 yards per point) Passing Touchdowns (4) Rushing Yards (10 yards per point) Reception Yards (10 yards per point) Rushing & Receiving Touchdowns (6) Interceptions & Fumbles Lost (-2) So without further ado, the winner this year was Mike Clay from ProFootballFocus.com. Most Accurate Rankings Across All Positions: Most Accurate Quarterback Rankings:
Dynasty Deep Dive - Marlon Brown, WR | Dynasty Football Warehouse Written by Matt Southall The Baltimore Ravens entered the 2013 season as the defending Super Bowl Champions, but the team lost many key players from both sides of the ball during last off season. Anquan Boldin left to sign with the 49ers, Jacoby Jones was expected to follow in the footsteps Boldin left behind, and a slew of defensive players left for other teams who were willing to fork over the extra cash. Jones went down in the season opener against the Denver Broncos, and rookie WR Marlon Brown was thrust into the spotlight right out of the gate. Ravens WR1 Torrey Smith carried the load for the team in the first four games (and for the majority of the season), catching 21 passes for 435 yards and one TD during that span. Jones returned from his week-one injury in week six but did little in the remaining games to prove he is a true WR2. If the Ravens would finally just give up on attempting to mold Jones into something he’s not, it might mean much more playing time for Brown in 2014.